ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008125
The HRC Message provides that Soldiers may receive both the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal if they meet the requirements for both awards; however, the same period of service establishing eligibility for one cannot be used to justify service eligibility for the other award. The evidence shows the applicant was a member of a Reserve component, on and after 11 September 2001. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008129
He continues with the completion of his application to the Board by adding that he received the Purple Heart for the injury he received but he just discovered it is not listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 18 October 1945, the date of his separation from active duty. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008135
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence a member was wounded/injured in action, was treated for the wound/injury by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to award of the PH now under consideration on 13...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008143
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050008143 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for three years and entered active duty on 27 July 1961. On 26 June 1964, the applicant’s unit commander recommended the applicant be barred from...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008190
The applicant states, in effect, that a reenlistment officer informed her that the only way she should have received an RE-4 code was if her bar to reenlistment had been imposed by Department of the Army (DA). By regulation, members separated under the provisions of chapter 16, Army Regulation 635-200, with a SPD code of KGF, based on a local bar to reenlistment would be assigned the RE code of RE-3. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated by reason of a local bar to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008302
On 27 May 1993, the applicant requested early retirement. If he is selected for promotion, the applicant may then submit a request for further relief based upon that selection for promotion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he timely requested consideration by a special selection board and by submitting his records to a duly constituted special selection board for reconsideration for promotion to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008366
Remarks: NONE SECTION B - Prior Service Data Other discharge(s): Service From To Type Discharge RA 940921 961219 Honorable PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT l. Facts and Circumstances: a. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008367
The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued upon his separation shows he completed a total of 5 years of active military service. The applicant contention that the date of his separation entered on his DD Form 214, 31 July 1964, is in error and that the effective date of his separation was actually 9 August 1964, and the supporting statement he submitted were carefully considered. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his separation confirms he was released from active duty...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008373
The applicant requests, in effect, that citations he was awarded be listed on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant added that in 1986 when he was released from active duty he had all his medals and badges on his DD Form 214 but they did not list his citations – two from Berlin, with two oak leaf clusters and a citation from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, at Fort Carson. There are no orders or citations in the applicant's service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008388
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 March 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050008388 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 4 September 1969 through 4 June 1970. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008475
David K. Hassenritter | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Date Initially Entered Military Service (DIEMS) be changed to reflect the actual date he entered military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his Date Initially Entered Military Service (DIEMS) date is 9 December...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008478
The applicant states, in effect, that up until the time of his separation all officers had been receiving separation pay. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of paragraph 2-5 or 2-11, Army Regulation 600-8-24, for "Miscellaneous/General Reasons" on 29 January 2000. Notwithstanding the Interim Change to the DoDFMR provided by the applicant, the evidence confirms that the applicant was not authorized separation pay at the time of his release from...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008481
He further indicated that his action was not intended to support the applicant’s retirement in his current rank, and he submitted matters for consideration in determining the applicant’s appropriate retirement grade. On 31 October 2002, the PERSCOM Chief, Officer Retirements and Separations Section, submitted the applicant’s retirement packet to the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) and requested it evaluate the applicant’s file to determine the highest grade in which he...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008506
David R. Gallagher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 10 January 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge after concluding that his discharge was proper and equitable. The SF 88 on file confirms the purpose of the applicant’s 19 August 1981 physical examination was for “Discharge”, which was based on his being processed for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008525
The evidence shows the applicant served in Korea from 14 February 1952 through 24 June 1953, during the Korean War. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. awarding the applicant one silver service star...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008556
The applicant states that, while it is true he did not occupy a captain's position until 9 November 1999, he was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) until March 1999 and so could have been promoted to captain in the IRR at his maximum time in grade in May 1998. On 15 January 2002, the ABCMR, in a Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) Project, recommended adjustment of the applicant's promotion effective date and date of rank for captain to 9 November 1999, the date of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008620
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states she is not denying that the FSM did not enroll in the SBP; however, due to his 100 percent disability (chronic brain syndrome), he could not understand the papers sent to him. Two SBP Open Seasons were established after the FSM and the applicant married.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008650
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from March through September 1970. In view of the facts of this case, absent any evidence to corroborate the applicant’s claim that he was TDY in the RVN from March through September 1970, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008666
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 March 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050008666 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. It confirms that during his tenure of assignment in the RVN, the applicant’s unit (46th Infantry) received the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and credit was granted for the TET 69 Counteroffensive campaign....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008688
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Despite the above evidence, there is no conclusive evidence his primary duty was to accompany infantry Soldiers on tactical operations and that he served in active ground combat while assigned to his infantry unit. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008708
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides an undated letter from the applicant's mother to the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command; a copy of his parents' marriage certificate; the FSM's death certificate; a 13 June 2002 letter from his mother's doctor; the FSM's retirement orders; an Annuity/Survivor Information form dated 27 May 1998; and the FSM's DD Form 1883. The concurrence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008741
David K. Haasenritter | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The FSM's DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) is not available; however, records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) show he enrolled in the SBP for spouse and children coverage. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the SBP is not mentioned in the divorce decree (a German court could not have awarded it to the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008743
The applicant states, in effect, that the CIB and ARCOM he received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) were erroneously omitted from the list of authorized awards contained in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his 5 April 2003 separation document (DD Form 214). Absent any new evidence (third-party eye-witness statements, CIB awards orders, etc) confirming that the applicant was awarded the CIB by proper...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008771
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 February 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050008771 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the MSM. However, aside from the fact there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was a promotable E-5 at the time of his separation, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008781
The KDSM is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record confirms that based on his service in Korea and the active duty service he performed after 11 September 2001, the applicant is entitled to the KDSM and GWOTSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008798
He requests his records be corrected to show he was promoted to SGT/E-5, and that he be granted a medical retirement based on his wounds. The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders, or other documents that indicate the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 by proper authority while he was serving on active duty. Although the applicant’s active duty service was commendable, and the sacrifices he made for his country were significant, absent any evidence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008844
Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant be reconsidered for promotion by a new SSB, and if promotion is denied, that he be provided the rationale for his non-selection. Counsel's contention that the applicant is entitled to promotion reconsideration by a second SSB because he was not provided a full explanation of why he was not selected by the SSB in 2003, and the supporting evidence he provided, were carefully considered. In the applicant's case, the "best qualified" method was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008849
There is no evidence the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS while he served in Vietnam. The exigencies of combat require non-infantry soldiers to temporarily perform the basic infantry duties that all Soldiers are taught but it is not a basis for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence shows the applicant served in Vietnam for the period from 11 April 1967 through 1 April 1968.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009027
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009032
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of his DD Form 214, shows he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Combat Infantryman Badge; and the Parachutist Badge. Based on this excellent record of service, he is eligible for award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 June 1965 through 5 April 1968 and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009040
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: ARCOM Certificate; Recommendation for Award (DA Form 638); DD Form 214; JTIDS and MAJIC Graduation Certificates; and Appointment of Military Postal Clerk, Unit Mail Clerk, or Mail Orderly (DD Form 285). The instructions for Item 14 are to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214, and the entry should include title,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009064
On 20 May 2003, the applicant was discharged. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 9 December 2005 The Army Discharge Review Board, established under the provisions of Section 30, Public Law 346, 78th Congress, 22 June 1944 and codified as Title 10, United States...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009106
Larry Racster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence does show that the applicant served honorably on active duty during one of the qualifying periods for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding the applicant the National Defense Service Medal to him then adding this...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009141
The applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty; a copy of an incident map, dated 18 January 2005; an incident graphic, with narrative, dated 18 January 2005; and a copy of a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, with an entry dated 16 February 2005, in support of his application. The evidence the applicant provided shows there was an IED/SAF incident on 18 January 2005. The applicant alleges that he was injured in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009148
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Although the ADRB voted to upgrade the applicant’s discharge to honorable for equity reasons, it concluded that the authority and reason for the applicant’s separation was proper and equitable, and it voted not to change it. By regulation, the RE-3 code assigned the applicant was the proper code to assign...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the two Bronze Star Medals he received be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, with oak leaf cluster; the Meritorious Service Medal; and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Rifle Bar, shown on the applicant's NGB Form 22, dated 19 April 1997, were not transposed to his last issued DD Form 214 because he was released from active duty...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009265
Naomi Henderson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant stated, in a 12 October 2004 memorandum to the U. S. Army Cadet Command, that his disenrollment due to undesirable character as demonstrated by two driving under the influence (DUI) offenses and carrying a concealed weapon was erroneous and unsupported by factual evidence. The regulation does not require a civil conviction before a cadet may be...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009289
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability rating. The PEB found the applicant's shoulder condition rendered him physically unfit for further service, and it recommended his separation by reason of disability with severance pay. In this case, the PEB noted the two diagnosed conditions in question and it determined they were not separately unfitting, and were not impacting his performance.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009305
DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 9 August 1965 through 19 May 1969, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 59, dated 1969 and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009390
Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 9 December 2005 The Army Discharge Review Board, established under the provisions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009476
Roland S. Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A statement of retirement points on the applicant, which ends with retirement year ending 25 September 1995, shows he had 10 years, 11 months, and 3 days of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement as of that date. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on or about 23 September 1996;...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009477
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he received separation pay in the amount of $7566.00. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) codes) states separation code JFM will be given when an enlisted Soldier is involuntarily discharged due to disability, existed prior to service, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009513
The applicant requests, in effect, that the rank shown on his WD AGO Form 53, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge, be corrected to show he was separated in the rank of Staff Sergeant, on 1 August 1947, as opposed to the now shown grade of rank of Private. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none, to show that his reduction in grade was unjust or that he regained the grade of rank of Staff Sergeant before he was separated from the Army on 1 August...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009621
The evidence of record, a "SGO Files Report," shows the applicant was hospitalized in the Central, South Pacific, for treatment of two diagnosed illnesses. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal, based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009664
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009665
The separation document (DD Form 214) he received at this time did not include the PH in the list of authorized awards. On 18 December 2002, the applicant submitted an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) requesting he be awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Korean War Service Medal. The evidence of record in this case includes the applicant’s DA Form 20, which is void of any entry in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009667
On 2 September 1988, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that he was initiating action to separate the applicant for misconduct, and recommending that the applicant receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge. He further noted that the applicant was appealing his civil conviction and that his discharge could not be executed until his conviction was final. The ASB recommended his UOTHC discharge based on his civil conviction for murder and the resultant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009694
The evidence of record confirms the applicant's Home of Record at the time he was ordered to active duty in 1995 was the State of Connecticut, and the place from which he was ordered to active duty was the State of New York. The applicant is advised that the absence of entitlement to HHG shipment on his retirement orders and the absence of an authorization for additional travel pay is the result of his personal decision to elect non- regular retirement, and to remain in San Antonio...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009719
Larry W. Racster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The FSM's DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, with a date of separation of 10 May 1961, shows the FSM's date of birth, in item 6 (Date of Birth), as 15 June 1922. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the DD Form 215, which...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050009935
On 18 July 1977, after carefully considering the applicant’s case, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) found his discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The Member of Congress supporting letter indicates the applicant has no new evidence, but that he does question the veracity of the evidence the Board used to deny an upgrade of his discharge. Notwithstanding the personal statements of the applicant and the assertions...